Google Wants FDA Approval For Fitbit's Heart Rate Monitoring
Google recently released the results of a study involving its wearable tech and is seeking government approval of a new algorithm.
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DocGo Just Revealed The First Zero-Emissions EV Ambulance In The USA
DocGo and Lightning E-Motors just announced an all-electric zero-emissions ambulance, the first of its kind inside the United States. -
Peloton Lanebreak Turns Spinning Into A Video Game
Peloton released a feature for their exercise bike system that turns the experience into a game called Peloton Lanebreak, running with tech from Google Stadia. -
11 Affordable Alternatives To A Peloton Bike
Peloton bikes are not cheap. Fortunately, there are more affordable alternatives from top brands including Schwinn, Bowflex, and NordicTrack. -
Study Finds A Few Minutes In VR Cuts COVID-19 Frontline Worker Stress
The pandemic has stressed healthcare workers, and though that's not likely to change soon, researchers say only a few minutes in VR may offer some relief. -
Parents Left Waiting As Pfizer Delays Vaccine Push For Kids Under 5
Pfizer delays seeking authorization for vaccinations against COVID-19 for children under the age of 5. This is for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (Comirnaty). -
Researchers Say Specific Amino Acid Combo May Protect Against Dementia
A specific combination of essential amino acids may help protect against the development of dementia, according to a new study. -
Phonak Audeo Paradise Review - Next-Gen Hearing Aids
Phonak just unveiled what could well be one of the most advanced medical hearables so far. -
Saffron Found To Improve Sleep Quality, But There's A Catch
Saffron may be able to improve sleep quality in adults, but there is a caveat to understand before running out to your local spice merchant. -
Most Vitamins May Be A Waste Of Money, But Study Finds Two Exceptions
Most of these supplements weren't linked to any sort of heart health protection or increase in lifespan, potentially making them a big waste of money. -
Study Warns Eating Omelets Every Day May Jeopardize Heart Health
A large study that tracked nearly 30,000 adults for up to 31 years found a link between eating eggs and an increased risk of developing heart disease. -
Swagtron EB-5 Review: This Foldable Electric Bike Is On-Point
The EB-5 electric bicycle might be the best bicycle I've ever ridden — and I've been riding bikes my whole life. -
Study Finds COVID-19 May Be A Seasonal Issue Just Like The Flu
New research out of Barcelona provides evidence that COVID-19 may be a seasonal illness not unlike the flu, touching on one of the questions that... -
Big Onion Recall Hits US And Canada As Salmonella Outbreak Probe Continues
The CDC, FDA, and other public health officials have been investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has resulted in more than 600 known illnesses and... -
FDA Authorizes Two More COVID-19 Boosters With Mix-And-Match Strategy
As expected, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted authorizations for Johnson & Johnson and Moderna's COVID-19 booster shots. In addition, the FDA... -
Studies Detail Which Beliefs Are Fueling The US Vaccine Problem
A pair of studies from sociologists with West Virginia University dive into some of the biggest factors fueling US vaccine problems, including denial of their... -
Scientists Use Cat Bacteria To Create Powerful Antibiotics For Skin Infection
Healthy cats harbor a bacteria that has been used to develop antibiotics, paving the way for a potential new way to treat severe skin infections.... -
Muscle Relaxant Pills Recalled Because The Dose Is Higher Than Listed
A batch of muscle relaxant tablets has been recalled because the bottles may contain a higher dosage than listed on the label. The company notes... -
Cheaper Hearing Aids Rule Proposed By FDA For Over-The-Counter Options
Hearing aids could become far more affordable in the US, with the FDA proposing a new category of over-the-counter models potentially far cheaper than current,... -
Shrinking Lung Cancer Tumor Prompts Call For More Research On CBD
A unique lung cancer case has prompted a call for additional research into the popular cannabinoid CBD as a potential cancer treatment, according to a... -
Exercise Results Can Vary Drastically And Your Genes May Be To Blame
Your genes may play a big role in the results you see from exercise, according to a new study from Anglia Ruskin University. The researchers... -
McDonald's McPlant Plant-Based Burger Test Kicks Off In US Next Month
We've known for a while now that McDonald's is testing its own plant-based burger offering called the 'McPlant,' but it has thus far been unavailable... -
Diets That 'Trick' The Body May Offer Protection Against Poor Eating Habits
Researchers with the University of California have found that diets mimicking fasting offer health benefits in mice, at least when followed regularly on five-day cycles.... -
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Gets FDA Panel Recommendation
Only a day after recommending an emergency use authorization for Moderna's booster vaccine dose, the FDA panel of advisers is back with a similar recommendation... -
Blood Pressure And Fluid Retention Drugs Recalled Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA has published a new recall advisory from Lupin Pharmaceuticals over two different drugs: Hydrochlorothiazide and Irbesartan. The company, which stopped marketing these particular... -
Common Makeup And Plastic Chemical May Fuel Premature Deaths
A chemical found in many consumer cosmetic and plastic products may be responsible for around 100,000 premature deaths in the US every year, according to... -
Butterball Recalls A Bunch Of Turkey, But It Shouldn't Impact Thanksgiving
Butterball, the poultry company best known for its frozen turkeys, has announced a new turkey product recall over potential contamination with plastic. The announcement comes... -
Severe Virus Infections In Teens May Fuel MS Development Later In Life
A new study explores the link between certain viral infections during one's youth and the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The autoimmune... -
FDA Panel Recommends Moderna Booster Shot EUA For Certain People
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has unanimously recommended granting emergency use authorization for a third Moderna shot, though only some people would be... -
NIH Says Common Water Pill Shows Promise As Repurposed Alzheimer's Drug
There are many existing drugs that have, in some cases, been on the market for decades with authorization for specific conditions. The National Institutes of... -
FDA Authorizes Its First Nicotine Vape, But Only With Tobacco Flavors
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted its first market authorization for a small batch of electronic cigarette (vape) products, the agency has announced.... -
Eating Mushrooms May Be A Surprising Way To Reduce Depression
Mushrooms, often regarded as a superfood due to their various health benefits, may help reduce the symptoms and risk of depression, according to a new... -
Meditative Breathing And VR Combo Reduces Pain Without Drugs
Researchers at the University of Michigan have combined the ancient tradition of meditative breathing with modern technology, namely a virtual reality headset. The result, according... -
USDA Reveals Massive Canned Beef Recall Over Lead Contamination
The USDA has published a recall covering more than half a million cans of beef and gravy products over the presence of lead. The recall... -
Europe Just Banned A Common Food Dye Over DNA Damage Concerns
The European Union has banned the use of a common food additive commonly used to produce white colors. The decision follows years of contention over... -
Parent's Choice Baby Food Recalled At Walmart Over Arsenic Levels
Some Parent's Choice baby food sold at Walmart has been recalled over higher than acceptable inorganic arsenic levels, a new recall advisory has revealed. The... -
USDA Says Some Pork Products Recalled Over Listeria Risk
The USDA has published a Class I recall involving some pork products due to their potential contamination with Listeria. The frozen pork products covered by... -
CDC Says 1 In 500 US Kids Have Lost A Parent Or Caregiver To COVID-19
Though many reports related to the COVID-19 pandemic focus on the death toll, there is a wider impact on society that ranges from those left... -
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Found To Trigger Fat Burning Without Diet
An enzyme inhibitor developed by Pfizer and tested as a potential Alzheimer's treatment is the subject of a new study, but it has nothing to...
